The Irish World

11/08/2026

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Actor Ciaran Grace told us about his debut play Triptych which is showing at Camden People's Theatre as part of the current Camden Fringe.

Ciaran Grace from Dublin has acting credits including Vikings, Valhalla, Black 47 and Love/ Hate.

Now Ciaran is making things happen for himself with this show which is made up of three short plays exploring relationships in their most intimate and challenging forms: with a partner, with family, and with oneself.

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Ciaran Grace told David Hennessy about Triptych, his debut play made up of three stories about different kinds of relationships. Ciaran Grace from Dublin has acting credits including Vikings, Valhalla, Black 47 and Love/ Hate. He has also been selected by the well known actor Ashley Walters for a pr...

11/08/2026

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Lara McDonnell and Catriona Faint told us about the new play from Fishamble: The New Play Company For Dolores as it comes to Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its UK premiere fresh from being lauded in Ireland.

McDonnell and Faint play Mo and Réaltín, two friends, who partied, played and blazed their way through the Edinburgh student dream.

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Traverse Theatre

Lara McDonnell and Catriona Faint told David Hennessy about the new play For Dolores as it comes to Edinburgh Fringe fresh from being lauded in Ireland. Eva O’Connor’s For Dolores is having its UK premiere at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh as part of the Fringe festival. For Dolores comes fre...

10/08/2026

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05/08/2026

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We caught up with actor and director Mark McAuley to hear about his play Diary of a Mad Man which is heading to Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its world premiere.

Diary of a Mad Man explores themes like the toxicity of social media, radicalisation and mental health.

It is a tragicomic exploration of social media radicalisation, mental health and the toxic nature of ambition.

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Actor and director Mark McAuley told David Hennessy about Diary of a Mad Man which is heading to Edinburgh Fringe and explores themes like the toxicity of social media, radicalisation and mental health. Diary of a Mad Man, adapted from Nikolia Gogol’s farcical short story, will have its world prem...

05/08/2026

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We caught up with Peter McCormick to talk about his new play developed with the help of real families living with Motor Neurone Disease.

Nesting will have its premiere at this summer’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

In a darkly comic and absurd exploration of love, death and duty, the story sees a seagull attempt to coax a man diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) to relinquish his body to him and in return grant him eternal peace.

Researched with people diagnosed with MND and their carers through the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, the four-hander follows Francis, a man caged in his home with a devastating diagnosis.

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Peter McCormick told David Hennessy about his new play developed with the help of real families living with MND. Peter McCormick’s new play Nesting will have its premiere at this summer’s Edinburgh Fringe. In a darkly comic and absurd exploration of love, death and duty, the story sees a seagull...

05/08/2026

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We caught up with Aaron O'Neill of OhScare Wilde Productionsto talk about his absurd one man show The Pigeon Factory which deals with themes of social media, isolation and capitalism ahead of its run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Cork actor and playwright Aaron O’Neill told David Hennessy about his absurd one man show The Pigeon Factory which deals with themes of social media, isolation and capitalism. Cork playwright and actor Aaron O’Neill, artistic director of Oh! Scare Wilde Productions, is bringing his absurd one ma...

05/08/2026

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We caught up with John Dinneen to talk about his new play The Jolly Fisherman ahead of its stint at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Inspired by real events, The Jolly Fisherman is a tale about belonging, friendship and the places we call home.

John told us how he moved to write the story after reading a news story about a former pub being turned into a mosque.

The play stars global Fringe phenomenon Alex Hill (Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England) alongside, making his professional Fringe debut, Jonny Khan (Olivier-nominated The Sh*theads, Royal Court Theatre).

Cast as boyhood best friends Alan and Amir who must hold tightly to their friendship as their worlds pull them further apart.

The Jolly Fisherman has been flagged as a must see of this year's Fringe.

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John Dinneen told David Hennessy about his new play The Jolly Fisherman, based on real events and current themes, which has called a ‘must see’ of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. The Jolly Fisherman, written by John Dinneen, is set to be one of the highlights of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. T...

01/08/2026

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We caught up with Coleen Nolan ahead of her bringing her personal show This is Me to Bush Hall this weekend.

Coleen came to prominence with The Nolans.

She chatted about the show, her career, Loose Women and her late sisters Bernie and Linda.

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Coleen Nolan discusses her This Is Me live show, life with The Nolans, Loose Women, family, fame and her upcoming London performance.

29/07/2026

It is with profound sadness and great shock that the whole team at the Irish Cultural Centre has learned of the tragic death of the extraordinary Irish singer-songwriter, musician and actor, Glen Hansard, following a motorcycle accident in Ireland.

Glen Hansard was one of Ireland's most gifted and authentic artistic voices. Through his remarkable songs, unforgettable performances and unwavering commitment to his craft, he touched the hearts of audiences across Ireland and around the world. His music spoke of love, hope, humanity and resilience, and his generosity of spirit shone both on and off the stage.

Glen was also a man of immense compassion and social conscience. He was a passionate advocate for the homeless. Throughout his life, he generously gave his time, his music and his influence to support homeless charities and campaigns, always believing that art could inspire positive change.

His passing is an immeasurable loss to Irish culture and to everyone who was moved by his music and his compassion. He leaves behind a body of work that will continue to inspire generations to come.

At this heartbreaking time, our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with Glen's beloved family, his friends, his musical colleagues and all who knew and loved him. We hope they find strength and comfort in the countless lives he enriched through his extraordinary talent and kindness.

May Glen sleep easy and rest in peace, and may his music continue to echo in our hearts forever.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.